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Council approves housing and budget actions

San BernardinoApr 1, 20263 min read

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The Council approved joining the San Bernardino Regional Housing Trust, a move meant to help the city compete for regional affordable housing funding, and redirected $247,933.16 in Measure S money from a library parking lot project to Encanto Park improvements. Members also adopted a censure-related resolution that removed Councilmember Treasure Ortiz from certain appointed roles for one year and withdrew use of an assigned City Hall office for that same period.

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The biggest outcomes were tied to housing and city spending. The Council agreed to join a regional housing trust, which it said could help San Bernardino access funding for affordable housing projects while keeping local control over zoning. It also shifted $247,933.16 in Measure S funds from a rejected library parking lot project to Encanto Park improvements. Separately, the Council adopted a resolution that temporarily removed Councilmember Treasure Ortiz from certain appointed assignments and City Hall office privileges for one year.

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Approved three appointments: Denise Salas to the Arts and Historical Preservation Commission, Andy Garcia to the Charter Review Committee, and Angelique Weathersby to the Measure S Citizens’ Oversight Committee, each with terms ending December 2028.
Adopted Resolution No. 2026-032 supporting the California Historic Route 66 Association and Route 66 Centennial Year.
Adopted Resolution No. 2026-033 rejecting all bids for the Villasenor Library parking lot surfacing project and reallocating $247,933.16 in Measure S funds to Encanto Park improvements.
Approved joining the San Bernardino Regional Housing Trust and appointed Council Member Juan Figueroa as the city representative with Mayor Pro Tem Kim Knaus as alternate.
Removed Item No. 10 from consideration; no action was taken on the disposition and development agreement with Montebello Housing Development Corporation.
Adopted Resolution No. 2026-035, imposing a one-year revocation of certain privileges for Councilmember Treasure Ortiz, including removal from specific discretionary assignments and withdrawal of an assigned office at City Hall.

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CLOSED SESSION AND REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL

Apr 1, 2026, 11:30 PMCITY OF SAN BERNARDINO, REVISED, FOR THE, REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO, MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO ACTING AS THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO ACTING AS THE SUCCESSOR HOUSING AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, AND MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO ACTING AS THE HOUSING AUTHORITY, AND MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO ACTING AS THE SAN BERNARDINO JOINT POWERS FINANCING AUTHORITYcompleted

Agenda

A) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - Anticipated Litigation - Significant Exposure to Litigation (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2): i) Notice of Claim, Mandeville Modular, Inc., dated March 17, 2026, Claim No. GHC0095108
Decision: Packet: CLOSED SESSION
Arts and Historical Preservation Commission Appointment of Denise Salas (Ward 5) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, approve the appointment of Denise Salas to the Arts and Historical Preservation Commission representing Ward 5 with the term ending December 2028. Denise Salas will replace a vacant position formerly held by Michael J. Segura. Council Staff has verified that appointee is a registered voter within the city.
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Decision: Packet: APPOINTMENTS
Charter Review Committee Appointment of Andy Garcia (Ward 5) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, approve the appointment of Andy Garcia to the Charter Review Committee representing Ward 5 with the term ending December 2028. Andy Garcia will replace a vacant position formerly held by Michael A. Lara. Council Staff has verified that appointee is a registered voter within the city.
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Decision: Packet: APPOINTMENTS
Measure S Citizens’ Oversight Committee Appointment of Angelique Weathersby (Ward 5) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, approve the appointment of Angelique Weathersby to the Measure S Citizens’ Oversight Committee representing Ward 5 with the term ending December 2028. Angelique Weathersby will replace Anthony J. Roberson. Council Staff has verified that appointee is a registered voter within the city.
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Decision: Packet: APPOINTMENTS
Censure of Councilmember Treasure Ortiz by City Council Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council decide whether to adopt a Resolution of Censure.
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Decision: Packet: PUBLIC HEARING
Approval of Various Mayor and City Council Meeting Minutes Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, approve the meeting minutes for the following dates: October 27, 2022 Special Meeting Workshop Session February 12, 2026 Special Meeting Draft Minutes March 4, 2026 Regular Meeting Draft Minutes March 6, 2026 Special Meeting Draft Minutes
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Decision: Packet: CONSENT CALENDAR Items on the Consent Calendar are Considered Routine and are Voted on in a Single Motion Unless the Mayor and City Council or a Staff Member has Pulled the Item for More Discussion.
2025 Housing Element Annual Progress Report (All Wards) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, receive and file the 2025 Housing Element Annual Progress Report (Attachment 1).
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Decision: Packet: CONSENT CALENDAR Items on the Consent Calendar are Considered Routine and are Voted on in a Single Motion Unless the Mayor and City Council or a Staff Member has Pulled the Item for More Discussion.
Resolution In Support Of The California Historic Route 66 Association And The Route 66 Centennial Year (All Wards) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, adopt Resolution No. 2026-032 expressing support for the California Historic Route 66 association and the Route 66 Centennial year.
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Decision: Packet: CONSENT CALENDAR Items on the Consent Calendar are Considered Routine and are Voted on in a Single Motion Unless the Mayor and City Council or a Staff Member has Pulled the Item for More Discussion.
Rejection of Construction Bids for the Villasenor Library - Parking Lot Surfacing Project and Amendment of Measure S Funds to the Encanto Park Improvements (Ward 1) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, adopt Resolution No. 2026-033; Rejecting all construction bids received for the Villasenor Library - Parking Lot Surfacing Project; and Amending the FY 2025/26 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget to reallocate $247,933.16 in Measure S funds from the Villasenor Library - Parking Lot Surfacing Project to the Encanto Park Improvements.
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Decision: Packet: CONSENT CALENDAR Items on the Consent Calendar are Considered Routine and are Voted on in a Single Motion Unless the Mayor and City Council or a Staff Member has Pulled the Item for More Discussion.
Consideration of Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) Participation in the San Bernardino Regional Housing Trust (SBRHT) (All Wards) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California: Authorize the City to join the San Bernardino Regional Housing Trust; and Adopt Resolution No. 2026-021 approving participation in the Joint Powers Authority (JPA) for the establishment of the San Bernardino Regional Housing Trust and authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement and any related documents necessary to effectuate the City’s participation; and Appoint a representative to serve as the City’s Director on the San Bernardino Regional Housing Trust Board of Directors and designate an Alternate representative to serve in the Director’s absence. The City may appoint the Mayor or a member of the City Council; and Authorize the City Manager, subject to review by the City Attorney, to make or agree to any modifications to the Joint Powers Agreement that are in furtherance of the overall goal of resolution approved herein and the intent of the agreement without creating any additional financial obligations or liability for the City.
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Decision: Packet: DISCUSSION
Disposition and Development Agreement (DDA) with Montebello Housing Development Corporation (MHDC) for the Development of Surplus Land Act Site 6 for Affordable Housing (Ward 2) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California: Approve the Disposition and Development Agreement (DDA) between the City of San Bernardino and Montebello Housing Development Corporation (MHDC), a nonprofit affordable housing developer, for the development of approximately 0.15 acres of city-owned surplus land, identified as site 6 for affordable housing; and Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the DDA, along with any subsequent amendments, extensions, and other necessary documents to complete the transaction.
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Decision: Packet: DISCUSSION

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